Category: Caring Together

A message from Leeds City Council on Armed Forces Day

Celebrate Armed Forces Day at home this Saturday Leeds Armed Forces Day, Saturday 27th June. How you can get involved. People of all ages across Leeds are encouraged to celebrate the courage, dedication and commitment of the British Armed Forces, as part of Leeds Armed Forces Day on 27 June. Armed Forces Day is usually marked… Continue reading A message from Leeds City Council on Armed Forces Day

One more show for you – last one tonight honestly 😊

A last minute offering from Leeds performer Mik Artistik and the Brudenell Social (Distancing) Club. Some of you may remember Mik from our 20th birthday party in 2015.  He’ll be playing a few songs from his garden tonight at 8.30pm and it will be livestreamed on YouTube

Lots of things to give us entertainment and food for thought from Leeds Playhouse

Here’s a little round up of theatre performances and short videos that our friends at Leeds Playhouse have been sharing for you to see at home. We are looking forward to the day when we can come back and visit the theatre. Reasons To Be Cheerful Celebrating the infectious music of Ian Dury and the Blockheads, Graeae’s Reasons… Continue reading Lots of things to give us entertainment and food for thought from Leeds Playhouse

COVID-19 Scam Alert issue 13 26.06.2020

Good Afternoon Please find attached the West Yorkshire Trading Standards Newsletter Scam Alert. This weekly alert outlines trending fraud patterns during the current COVID-19 pandemic and what we can do to stay protected. There have been further reports of scams, doorstep Crime and business complaints all relating to the COVID-19 pandemic here in West Yorkshire.… Continue reading COVID-19 Scam Alert issue 13 26.06.2020

News and information on:

Face Coverings on public transport From June 15, Government guidelines require people to wear a face covering on public transport, with some exemptions for children, disabled people or people with breathing difficulties.   A full list of exemptions from wearing a face covering can be found here. If you are exempt from wearing a face covering you… Continue reading News and information on:

Snapshot in time: ‘Down Town’ written by Ben Anson

“Hello all, I actually made it down town today the first time for months….on foot..I still feel anxious about getting on a bus even though I do carry a face mask now. As you can see (below picture), I made it as far as the canal behind the station. The swans have eight signets. You… Continue reading Snapshot in time: ‘Down Town’ written by Ben Anson

Shared Moments: Day 75 – ‘Fashion’ written by Maureen Kershaw

Dear all, Day 75 – Fashion. As the 70s headed into the 80s we were watching “Dallas” and “Dynasty” and wanted ‘The Look’ in our lives too but pencil skirts, fitted jackets and cocktail dresses were not for me. The shoulder pads were useful though and could soon enhance a simple shirt with its turned-up… Continue reading Shared Moments: Day 75 – ‘Fashion’ written by Maureen Kershaw

Happy Place Festival

This festival of Wellbeing and creativity is back for it’s second year but this time it is online – and it is free! Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place Festival runs until 12th July and each day has a full schedule of events and activities promoting mental and physical wellbeing, you can roam around the virtual festival… Continue reading Happy Place Festival

Poetry Corner: ‘Letting Go’ Author unknown – 24th June 2020

Dear all, To let go doesn’t mean to stop caring; It means I can’t do it for someone else. To let go is not to cut myself off… It’s the realization that I can’t control another… . To let go is not to enable, but to allow learning from natural consequences. . To let go… Continue reading Poetry Corner: ‘Letting Go’ Author unknown – 24th June 2020